Job Description
Project Operations Manager – Marine & Coastal Works
South West
Permanent
Competitive salary + package
The Opportunity
We’re supporting a well-established engineering business in the South West that is looking to appoint a Project Operations Manager to help strengthen, develop and expand its marine and coastal workstreams.
This is a key role for someone who can combine operational delivery with business development insight. As well as coordinating projects across a range of marine, coastal and waterside environments, you will play an active part in identifying new opportunities, improving service offerings and helping shape the long-term growth of the division.
The role offers significant scope for someone with commercial awareness, strong client-facing skills and the ambition to influence the direction of a growing business area.
Key Responsibilities
• Support and coordinate delivery of ongoing projects across multiple marine/coastal sites
• Manage labour, plant, equipment and materials to ensure safe and efficient operations
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners and stakeholders
• Identify new opportunities, repeat work and emerging markets within the marine sector
• Assist with tender input, quotational support and early engagement enquiries
• Help develop and expand service offerings and operational capability
• Contribute to business planning, forecasting and improvements in project delivery
• Provide leadership and guidance to site teams, promoting a high-performance culture
About You
• Background in civils, marine, coastal, infrastructure or environmental projects
• Experience in project operations, contract delivery or area management
• Strong commercial mind-set with an interest in developing new business streams
• Effective communicator with a proactive, client-focused approach
• Able to manage multiple work fronts, resources and priorities
• Comfortable working across varied site environments
• Full UK driving licence
What’s on Offer
• Competitive salary + benefits package
• Genuine opportunity to shape and grow a developing marine division
• Long-term career progression and influence at a strategic level
• Varied projects across unique and diverse coastal locations
If you’d like to discuss the role or learn more confidentially, please contact Laura at RGB Recruitment.